Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
August 14, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
6 / 7
El Buen Gusto currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on August 14, 2025 found 4 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 3 non-critical
Critical
- Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Non-Critical
- Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
- Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Latest Inspection Details
August 14, 2025
- Date
- August 14, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 6
- Non-critical points
- 7
- Violations
- 4 (1 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Aug 14, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 7, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 2, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
El Buen Gusto has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: August 2025 and May 2023. Its latest score remained 13 in both inspections.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
El Buen Gusto's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Buen Gusto's current NYC health grade?
El Buen Gusto currently has a A grade.
When was El Buen Gusto last inspected?
El Buen Gusto was last inspected on August 14, 2025.
What was El Buen Gusto's latest inspection score?
El Buen Gusto's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did El Buen Gusto have in its latest inspection?
El Buen Gusto had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is El Buen Gusto located?
El Buen Gusto is located at 5201 4th Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11220.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50074371
Last updated: June 26, 2026